Matthew 21:9 net — The crowds that went ahead of him and those following kept shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one wh…

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"The crowds that went ahead of him and those following kept shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”"

— Matthew 21:9, NET Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

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So the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.

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They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them, and he sat on them.

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A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

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The crowds that went ahead of him and those following kept shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

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As he entered Jerusalem the whole city was thrown into an uproar, saying,“Who is this?”

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And the crowds were saying,“This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”

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Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those who were selling and buying in the temple courts, and turned over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves.

Matthew 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:9 say?
Matthew 21:9 in the NET Bible reads: “The crowds that went ahead of him and those following kept shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!””
Where is Matthew 21:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 9.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:9 in?
Matthew 21:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 21:9?
Matthew 21:9 reads (NET): “The crowds that went ahead of him and those following kept shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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